When disposing of your excess IT equipment, safeguarding your confidential data is key. Even the smallest piece of data can pose a real risk if it falls into the wrong hands, so ensure that all files stored in your equipment are securely removed to prevent unauthorized access.

While printers may not seem like a major security risk to your business, hard drives can store vast amounts of sensitive data, and simply deleting files isn’t enough to prevent unauthorized access. Professional data destruction can help you eliminate risks associated with data breaches, identity theft, phishing, and other cyberattacks. </p>

Two of the most common data destruction methods are hard drive shredding and data wiping, but which of these two is more secure?

1. •Hard drive shredding is a physical destruction method that uses an industrial shredder to break a hard drive into small, irreparable pieces. This fast and efficient method eliminates any risk of recovery while complying with all applicable standards such as NIST 800-88, HIPAA, and GDPR.
2. •Data wiping, also known as data sanitization, overwrites the drive multiple times, making original files irretrievable. This secure and effective method allows drives to be reused or repurposed without the risk of recoverable data.

While shredding ensures 100% data destruction, wiping allows reuse while maintaining security. At GreenTek Solutions, LLC, we provide certified hard drive shredding and data wiping services, ensuring data security and environmental responsibility. Contact GreenTek Solutions, LLC today!